Animals: Zoo Animals and Their Discontents
“The notion that animals think and feel may be rampant among pet owners, but it makes all kinds of scientific types uncomfortable. … That may be changing. A profusion of recent studies has shown animals to be far closer to us than we previously believed …”
Baptism: Six Things I Don’t Believe About Baptism
“… not an exhaustive list. But it’s a start.”
Church, evangelism, Nones & outreach: Five Toxic Church Environments Turning Away Nones
“… nones … They are currently the single fastest-growing religious group of our time and currently represent 20% of the US population.”
Discipleship & social media: Will Social Media Destroy Discipleship?
“The Internet becomes dangerous when it keeps us from deeply investing in real one-on-one relationships. God is an extremely relational God. He is one God in three persons. He is literally made up of relationship. We are created in His image. We are wired to be relational, to encourage, be with, and love other people. Discipleship is God’s joy and passion for His people. Discipleship is God’s plan for redemption.”
Hitler, home invasion, nonviolence, pacifism & self-defense: What If Hitler Invaded Your Home? [essential reading]
“Some trust in horses and chariots, some trust in Smith and Wesson, but we will trust in the name of the Lord our God.”
Humility, ministry, preaching & weakness: A Word to Those Who Preach
“… our role is to tell Him thank you for the ways He is choosing to use us to reach the world. You most likely assume that you are not a big deal. Good. We aren’t. However, we are in His eyes when we walk in humility alongside the Spirit of Jesus.”
